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busmania · 10-05-2023, 08:09 PM

This is probably a dumb question but can the oil canister be located out of the way somewhere like on the firewall? Any requirements such as it needing to be up high so gravity can work to drain the oil from the bottom?

Also, are there different canisters? I have two and the paper element I bought is too big for the one I tried it in (the canister I prefer to use).

Bored&Stroked · 10-06-2023, 01:56 PM

Yes, there are quite a few aftermarket versions of Fram filters (from back in the day) that were designed to be mounted on the firewall. You should start searching on eBay, the WEB, etc..

Given that you'll always be higher than the oil-pan oil level, the gravity feed should not be an issue. I can't help with the filter elements.

rockfla · 10-06-2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by busmania

This is probably a dumb question but can the oil canister be located out of the way somewhere like on the firewall? Any requirements such as it needing to be up high so gravity can work to drain the oil from the bottom?

Also, are there different canisters? I have two and the paper element I bought is too big for the one I tried it in (the canister I prefer to use).

For example..... although loosened for removal at the time!!! Per Bored&Stroked post above

petehoovie · 10-06-2023, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rockfla

For example..... although loosened for removal at the time!!! Per Bored&Stroked post above

38 coupe · 10-06-2023, 08:16 PM

The go-to oil filter relocation to the firewall option used to be the "beehive" oil filter. I searched the term and found there are still options being sold new. I have no idea what the quality of these is.

Mart · 10-07-2023, 02:25 AM

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Don't forget if you mount the filter on the firewall you will need flexible hoses. If it is on a bracket on the motor hard lines are ok.

Bored&Stroked · 10-08-2023, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mart

Don't forget if you mount the filter on the firewall you will need flexible hoses. If it is on a bracket on the motor hard lines are ok.

Good point Mart!

10-05-2023, 08:09 PM	#101
busmania Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Denver metro Posts: 343	Re: Rebuilding my Flathead random questions This is probably a dumb question but can the oil canister be located out of the way somewhere like on the firewall? Any requirements such as it needing to be up high so gravity can work to drain the oil from the bottom? Also, are there different canisters? I have two and the paper element I bought is too big for the one I tried it in (the canister I prefer to use). __________________ 40 ford coupe Build -https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...coupe.1277406/ Last edited by busmania; 10-05-2023 at 08:31 PM.

10-06-2023, 01:56 PM	#102
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,070	Re: Rebuilding my Flathead random questions Yes, there are quite a few aftermarket versions of Fram filters (from back in the day) that were designed to be mounted on the firewall. You should start searching on eBay, the WEB, etc.. Given that you'll always be higher than the oil-pan oil level, the gravity feed should not be an issue. I can't help with the filter elements.

10-06-2023, 08:16 PM	#105
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: Rebuilding my Flathead random questions The go-to oil filter relocation to the firewall option used to be the "beehive" oil filter. I searched the term and found there are still options being sold new. I have no idea what the quality of these is.

10-07-2023, 02:25 AM	#106
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: Rebuilding my Flathead random questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don't forget if you mount the filter on the firewall you will need flexible hoses. If it is on a bracket on the motor hard lines are ok.